Vic Ketchman, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars WR Chad Owens is a strong candidate to make the final roster, as he has been working well with the second-team offense at receiver and as a punt returner.

Michael C. Wright, of the Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars WR Chad Owens is competing for the team's punt returner role. Owens has proven to be the most consistent at fielding punts, according to Jacksonville Jaguars special teams coordinator Pete Rodriguez. Owens returned three punts for 6 yards last season, but fumbled twice.

Vic Ketchman, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars OT Wayne Hunter feels he has taken the steps to manage his aggressions following a domestic violence incident last month. "I took the necessary steps, like counseling and creating a support group," said Hunter. "I started hanging around good people. I really do think it's working." Hunter is currently living with Jaguars WR Chad Owens, who Hunter has known since high school. Hunter also played college ball with Owens and teammate OG Vincent Manuwai at Hawaii. Hunter hopes the off-field changes can help him on the field. "I think I could be a dominant player. That's in my hands, too. I have to show (Jaguars) coach (Jack Del Rio) he can depend on me," Hunter said. "It's my problem. It's nobody else's."

Bart Hubbuch, of the Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars FB Derrick Wimbush (arm) said he would need surgery to repair a broken bone in his left arm. Wimbush, a backup fullback who doubles as a kickoff returner, would not specify the exact injury but said the imminent surgery could cause him to miss training camp and the preseason. "I'm going to give it 100 percent to be back in time (for training camp), but we'll see," said Wimbush. He said the injury occurred Thursday, June 1, near the end of a voluntary team workout. If Wimbush is slow to come back, the Jaguars have options at returner in RB LaBrandon Toefield, WR Troy Edwards, WR Chad Owens and second-round draft pick RB Maurice Drew.

Vic Ketchman, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars WR Chad Owens earned the praise of head coach Jack Del Rio with a solid minicamp. Del Rio said, "I thought he had a great start to the season; even a little more so this year. He can do some things really well. We'll be looking to utilize the things he can do real well."

Vic Ketchman, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars WR Chad Owens caught 50 percent of the team's passes during the morning drills. Head coach Jack Del Rio said, "He's got some skill. He's got great quickness. We like him and we think he can compete at wide receiver."

Vic Ketchman, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars rookie WR/PR Chad Owens will probably step out of his punt-return role for awhile, following a two-fumble performance in the first half of the team's 10-3 loss to the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Sept. 18. Owens was replaced by rookie RB Alvin Pearman for the final punt-return of the first half. Pearman is likely to remain the Jaguars' punt returner when the team plays against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 25.

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Chad Owens was inactive for Week 1, as he had trouble on punt returns during the preseason. Head coach Jack Del Rio would not comment on whether Owens would continue to be scratched from games or not.

Vic Ketchman, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars rookie WR Chad Owens is proving to be more than just the kick return specialist the Jaguars were hoping to land when they acquired him in the draft. "He's a guy who has to be considered for a position and not just as a specialist," head coach Jack Del Rio said. During practice Wednesday, Aug. 17, Owens worked as the No. 3 wideout.

Jaguars.com reports Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio had some positive things to say about the performance of rookie CB Scott Starks and rookie WR Chad Owens thus far in training camp. "They're undersized but they have big hearts and they're supremely conditioned, very competitive guys," Del Rio said. "They're good football players. They just happen to be undersized but still very, very good football players."

Bart Hubbuch, of the Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars rookie WR Chad Owens is opening some eyes - not just on the coaching staff, but his teammates, as well - while getting extra repetitions at wide receiver, due to the absence of rookie WR Matt Jones. "He's quick as a cat," said Jaguars CB Rashean Mathis. "He's probably one of the quicker guys, if not the quickest guy, on the team with his footwork. When the ball is in his hands, he's going to do some amazing things."

Stephen Tsai, of the Honolulu Advertiser, reports Jacksonville Jaguars rookie WR/KR Chad Owens has been told he will compete as a returner during training camp, which opens Friday, July 29. "That's what they drafted me for," he said. "That's what I'm ready to do." Owens is also working on his pass routes. "If the opportunity comes to play receiver, that's better than what I expected," he said. "I'm working my butt off as a receiver." Owens said he has added some "good weight" to his frame. He weighed between 170 and 175 pounds as a college senior, but he said he now weighs 185.